“Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds.” – Buddha
For me, quiet moments are often times of reflection. Here are a couple of my pics from India illustrating “a quiet moment.”

A quiet moment even along the crowded alleyways of Varanasi.

Quiet contemplation in Agra.
All our friends know my husband is passionate about trains. Model trains, train exhibits, train museums, and travel by train – we are there. It’s nice to get to select a few train pics for this post. The selection includes shots from New Zealand, Alaska, North Carolina, and Nebraska. Black & White is a new concept for me and I had a bit of difficulty adapting, but here goes.





I split my time between homes in tropical and mountain climates. While I am working very hard to learn about what I can grow in my summer mountain garden, here is one of my very favorite tropicals – a bright, happy hibiscus.

“Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hope it made you smile. Have a beautiful day.




